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10 Days in Budapest: Unveiling the Hidden Gems

Aurélie BABLY

Aurélie BABLY

6 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through Budapest's rich history and vibrant culture. Discover stunning landmarks, soak in thermal baths, and immerse yourself in the city's fascinating past. Join me as we explore the hidden gems of this enchanting destination.

Trip to Budapest

Day 1Castle Hill Delights
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$24

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$ 1

Matthias Church
A 13th-century church named for King Matthias, who married here, with an ecclesiastical art museum.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$7
1 - 2 min

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Fisherman's Bastion
19th-century fortress with 7 turreted lookout towers offering panoramic views plus cafe on terrace.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$5
8 - 12 min

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Budapest Castle Hill Funicular
19th-century cable railway offering city views on its journey to & from the Buda Castle complex.
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
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$5
5 - 8 min

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Széchenyi Chain Bridge
Landmark 19th-century suspension bridge, designed by William Tierney Clark & illuminated at night.
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Várkert Bazár
Renovated 19th-century Neo-Renaissance complex of exhibition halls, theaters, gardens & restaurants.
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
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$6
8 - 10 min

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Central Market Hall
Restored neogothic hall for traders with grocery produce on the ground & souvenirs on the 1st floor.
No time set
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Free
Day 2Majestic Buda Castle
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$25

Buda Castle
Palatial venue for the Hungarian National Gallery plus displays from Gothic altars to sculpture.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$12
11 - 16 min

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Castle District
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$13
Day 3Unveiling Budapest's Secrets
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$15

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$ 3

Memento Park - Statues from the Communist Dictatorship
Collection of imposing statuary and iconography from the country's past as part of the Soviet Bloc.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$15
17 - 21 min

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Gellért Hill
A walk up this small hill leads to balconies with scenic views of the Danube, plus snack kiosks.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Citadella
Built after the suppression of the Hungarian Revolution in 1848, this fort is a symbol of the city.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Shoes on the Danube Bank
Waterside shoe sculptures memorializing those killed at the river by a fascist party during WWII.
1:00 PM - 1:15 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Heroes' Square
Part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, with statues of the leaders of 7 tribes who founded Hungary.
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Day 4Artistic Treasures and Architectural Wonders
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$26

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$ 1

Hungarian National Gallery
Permanent & temporary collections of Hungarian works from the 15th century to the modern day.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$8
12 - 15 min

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Hungarian Parliament Building
Landmark Gothic Revival–style edifice with lavishly decorated rooms, plus a visitors' center.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$18
Day 5Spiritual Splendors and Cultural Marvels
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$27

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$ 1

St. Stephen's Basilica
Vast cupola-topped Roman Catholic place of worship, built from 1851 to 1905, with regular concerts.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$6
5 - 8 min

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Hungarian State Opera
Neoclassical venue with ceiling frescoes & statues of composers, for opera & ballet plus tours.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$13
8 - 11 min

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Rumbach Street Synagogue
Domed synagogue built in the late 1800s with an octagonal layout & Moorish-style design.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$8
10 - 12 min

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Metropolitan Ervin Szabó Library
Sprawling public library complex, with its main building in an ornate 19th-century former palace.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 6A Fusion of Art and History
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$26

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$ 2

Museum of Applied Arts
Imposing, 19th-century, art nouveau museum housing major antiques, jewelry & artworks collections.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$6
9 - 11 min

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House of Terror
Museum documenting the effect of the Nazi and Soviet regimes in Hungary, and memorial to victims.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$11
13 - 16 min

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Vasarely Museum, Budapest
Large collection of works by the 20th-century op art painter & sculptor, plus temporary exhibitions.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$9
Day 7Relaxation and Remembrance
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$30

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$ 1

Gellért Thermal Bath
These architecturally significant thermal pools are part of the famous Hotel Gellert complex.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$22
10 - 12 min

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Holocaust Memorial Center
This refurbished 1920s synagogue stands as museum & memorial for Hungarian Jewish Holocaust victims.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$8
Day 8A Journey Through Hungarian Heritage
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$19

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$ 1

Museum of Hungarian Agriculture
Austrian baroque–style building housing over 200,000 historic agricultural tools & artifacts.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$9
17 - 21 min

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Hungarian National Museum
History museum containing cultural artifacts & archaeological items, documents, coins & paintings.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$10
Day 9Thermal Baths and Artistic Grandeur
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$34

Széchenyi Thermal Bath
Ornate thermal baths, built in 1913, with a cupola, massivve swimming pools & water jet massagers.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
7 - 10 min

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Museum of Fine Arts
Neoclassical art museum with an Egyptian collection, Renaissance frescoes & 19th-century paintings.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$9
Day 10Exploring Jewish Heritage and Trade History
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$22

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$ 1

Dohány Street Synagogue
Ornate domes top this lavish Moorish-style synagogue, with a museum, cemetery & Holocaust memorial.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$15
15 - 18 min

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Hungarian Museum of Commerce and Hospitality
Retro shop signs, restaurant setups & exhibits on the evolution of Hungary's hospitality business.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$6

Budget breakdown: $256 In total

Activities & Food:$245
Transport:$11